Southern Ontario Jazz Events - 1999

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Jazz is not about flat fives or sharp nines, or metric subdivisions, or substitute chord changes. Jazz is about feeling, communication, honesty, and soul. Jazz is not supposed to boggle the mind. Jazz is meant to enrich the spirit. Jazz can create jubilance. Jazz can induce melancholy. Jazz can energize. Jazz can soothe. Jazz can make you shake your head, clap your hands, and stomp your feet. Jazz can render you spellbound and hypnotized. Jazz can be soft or hard, heavy or light, cool or hot, bright or dark. Jazz is for your heart. Jazz moves you. -Joshua Redman [April,1994 MOODSWING]


Jazz Events - the year to date

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  • The London Jazz Society presents the Shannon Bryant Quartet

    Shannon Bryant - vocal, James Ross - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Sandy MacKay - drums
    Sunday, January 10, 1999, 2:30-5:30pm, ANAF Hall, 342 York St., Admission: $4 for London Jazz Society Members, $8 non-members, tickets available at the door, from the London Jazz Society (519) 672-4124 or (519) 433-4789 or from Linden Photo Company, 352 Talbot St., London, Ontario, (519) 434-5594

  • Gina Farrugia Trio

    Gina Farrugia - vocals, Chris Norley - guitar, Craig Smith - bass
    Friday, January 15, 1999, 9:30pm-12:00am, Chesters, Richmond St. (across from the Grand Theatre), London, Ontario

  • Craig Smith Duo

    Craig Smith - bass Chris Norley - guitar,
    Saturday, January 16, 1999, 10:00am-4:00pm, Loblaws, (Masonville) Fanshawe Park Rd. and Richmond St., London, Ontario

  • Gina Farrugia Trio

    Gina Farrugia - vocals, Chris Norley - guitar, Craig Smith - bass
    Saturday, January 16, 1999, 9:30pm-12:00am, Chesters, Richmond St. (across from the Grand Theatre), London, Ontario

  • Eugene Amaro with the Frank DiFelice Trio

    Eugene Amaro - sax, Frank DiFelice - drums
    Monday, January 18, 1999, 8:00-10:30pm (doors open 7:30pm), Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford, Ontario., Tickets $15
    For more information please contact Frank DiFelice, (519) 753-1543 or call 1-800-236-4726 (main sponsor: The Grand River Canoe Co).

  • The London Jazz Society fundraiser featuring James Ross and Friends

    James Ross - piano, Alexander Ross - bass, Ian MacKay - drums
    Wednesday, January 20, 1999, 7:00-9:00pm, Walkers Restaurant, 223 Wellington Rd., Suggested donation $4 or whatever you can afford to give

  • Jazz For The People with the Larry Smith Five

    Larry Smith - guitar, Sandy MacKay - drums
    Wednesday, January 27, 1999, 7:30-9:00pm, London Public Library, Queen St., London, Ontario, (519) 661-4600, A free admission Jazz For The People concert

  • Kirk MacDonald with the Chris Norley Trio

    Please visit Kirk's homepage to find out more about this outstanding jazz artist!
    Kirk MacDonald - tenor sax, Chris Norley - guitar, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums
    Friday, January 29, 1999, 9:30pm, The Grad Club, Middlesex College, Lower Level, UWO, 661-3082

  • Lorne Lofsky with the Chris Norley Trio

    "Lofsky seduces with quiet good taste and harmonic beauty", raves internationally respected jazz critic Leonard Feather of the L.A. TIMES. Please visit Lorne's homepage to find out more about this outstanding jazz artist!
    Lorne Lofsky - guitar, Chris Norley - guitar, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums,
    Friday, February 5, 1999, 9:30pm, The Grad Club, Middlesex College, Lower Level, UWO, 661-3082

  • Gina Farrugia Trio

    Gina Farrugia - vocals, Chris Norley - guitar, Craig Smith - bass
    Friday, February 12, 1999, 9:30pm-12:30am, Chesters, Richmond St. (across from the Grand Theatre), London, Ontario

  • Gina Farrugia Trio

    Gina Farrugia - vocals, Chris Norley - guitar, Craig Smith - bass
    Saturday, February 13, 1999, 9:30pm-12:30am, Chesters, Richmond St. (across from the Grand Theatre), London, Ontario

  • Gina Farrugia Trio

    Gina Farrugia - vocals, Chris Norley - guitar, Craig Smith - bass
    Sunday, February 14, 1999, 10:00am-5:00pm, Loblaws, (Masonville) Fanshawe Park Rd. and Richmond St., London, Ontario

  • The London Jazz Society presents the Harry Wilkinson Trio

    Harry Wilkinson - piano, Brian Blakley - bass, Bill Plumridge - drums
    Sunday, February 14, 1999, 2:30-5:30pm, ANAF Hall, 342 York St., Admission: $4 for London Jazz Society Members, $8 non-members, tickets available at the door, from the London Jazz Society (519) 672-4124 or (519) 433-4789 or from Linden Photo Company, 352 Talbot St., London, Ontario, (519) 434-5594

  • Lorne Lofsky with the Frank DiFelice Trio

    "Lofsky seduces with quiet good taste and harmonic beauty", raves internationally respected jazz critic Leonard Feather of the L.A. TIMES. Lofsky's distinctive guitar stylings have been heard with such major artists as Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Chet Baker, Tal Farlow, Johnny Hartman and Rosemary Clooney. Please visit Lorne's homepage to find out more about this outstanding jazz artist!
    Lorne Lofsky - guitar, Frank DiFelice - drums
    Monday, February 15, 1999, 8:00-10:30pm (doors open 7:30pm), Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford, Ontario., Tickets $15
    For more information please contact Frank DiFelice, (519) 753-1543 or call 1-800-236-4726 (main sponsor: The Grand River Canoe Co).

  • Oscar Peterson Quartet

    Oscar Peterson returns to the site of his famous 1956 Verve recording.
    Oscar Peterson - piano, Ulf Wakenius - guitar, Neils-Henning Orsted Pedersen - bass, Martin Drew - drums
    Saturday, February 20, 1999, 8pm, and Sunday, February 21, 1999, 2pm, Stratford Festival Theatre, Stratford, Ontario, Tickets are on sale December 18, 1999 at the Festival Box Office 1-800-567-1600.
    For more information please contact: Standing Ovation Productions, 519-273-1691, fax 519-273-1611, Media Sponsor: CBC Radio Two

  • Gina Farrugia Trio

    Gina Farrugia - vocals, Chris Norley - guitar, Craig Smith - bass
    Saturday, February 20, 1999, 10:00pm-1:00am, Winstons, Richmond St. (just north of the Grand Theatre), London, Ontario

  • Jazz For The People with the Jon Anderson & Joe Edmonds

    Jon Anderson - piano, Joe Edmonds, Sandy MacKay - drums
    Wednesday, February 24, 1999, 7:30-9:00pm, London Public Library, Queen St., London, Ontario, (519) 661-4600, A free admission Jazz For The People concert

  • NOJO featuring Ray Anderson and Denise Pelley

    The Neufeld-Occipinti Jazz Orchestra: Ray Anderson - trombone, Denise Pelley - vocals.
    Friday, March 5, 1999, 8:00pm, Althouse Theatre, 1137 Western Rd.. (just north of the Grand Theatre), London, Ontario, Tickets: $20 door, $18 advance from UWO INFO Source or the London Ticket Centre (57 York St.) Ontario, (519) 673-5715. This concert is co-sponsored by CHRW and Scene Magazine and presented by Kudos & Co.

  • Gina Farrugia Trio - cancelled

    Gina Farrugia - vocals, Chris Norley - guitar, Craig Smith - bass
    Saturday, March 6, 1999, 10:00pm-1:00am, Winstons, Richmond St. (just north of the Grand Theatre), London, Ontario

  • Craig Smith Duo

    Craig Smith - bass Chris Norley - guitar,
    Saturday, March 12, 1999, 5:00-9:00pm, Loblaws, (Masonville) Fanshawe Park Rd. and Richmond St., London, Ontario

  • Gina Farrugia Trio

    Gina Farrugia - vocals, Chris Norley - guitar, Craig Smith - bass
    Saturday, March 13, 1999, 9:00pm-12:00am, Murano's, Waterloo St. (just north of the YMCA/YWCA), London, Ontario

  • The London Jazz Society presents Moonlight 6 dixieland and swing band

    Sunday, March 14, 1999, 2:30-5:30pm, ANAF Hall, 342 York St., Tickets: $9 door, $6 advance from the London Jazz Society (519) 672-4124 or (519) 433-4789 or from Linden Photo Company, 352 Talbot St., London, Ontario, (519) 434-5594

  • Bernie Senensky with the Frank DiFelice Trio

    Bernie Senensky - piano, Frank DiFelice - drums
    Monday, March 22, 1999, 8:00-10:30pm (doors open 7:30pm), Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford, Ontario., Tickets $15
    For more information please contact Frank DiFelice, (519) 753-1543 or call 1-800-236-4726 (main sponsor: The Grand River Canoe Co).

  • UWO Jazz Ensemble

    Directed by Rob Stone, the UWO Jazz Ensemble will feature music for jazz band by the masters as well as some lesser-known gems.
    Thursday, April 1, 1999, 8:00pm, Talbot Theatre, UWO - faculty of music, free

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums, plus a weekly guest
    Wednesday, April 7, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Ed Bickert with the Frank DiFelice Trio

    Ed Bickert - guitar, John Sherwood - piano, Pat Collins - bass, Frank DiFelice - drums
    Monday, April 12, 1999, 8:00-10:30pm (doors open 7:30pm), Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford, Ontario., Tickets $15
    For more information please contact Frank DiFelice, (519) 753-1543 or call 1-800-236-4726 (main sponsor: The Grand River Canoe Co).

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, April 14, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Craig Smith Duo

    Craig Smith - bass, Chris Norley - guitar, vocals
    Friday, April 16, 1999, 5:00-9:00pm, Loblaws, (Masonville) Fanshawe Park Rd. and Richmond St., London, Ontario

  • Caroline Gibson Quartet

    Caroline Gibson - vocals, John Noubarian - piano, Ben Heywood - bass, Richard Brisco - drums
    Friday, April 16, 1999, 9:00pm-12:30am, The Boomerz Club, 201 Wharncliffe Rd. (next to Ah-So Gardens), London, Ontario, 432-3351

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, April 21, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • The Gospel According to Jazz

    Featuring: Denise Pelley - vocals, Jason Edmonds with the Mighty Spirit Choir, the Paul Fleming Band, and introducing the Amazing Grace Jazz Choir.
    Friday, April 23, 1999, 8:00pm, North Park Community Church, 1510 Fanshawe Park Rd. East, London, Ontario, Tickets: $15 (+GST) door, Chapters Bookstore (Masonville), London, 672-6781; Creation Bookstore, London, 659-2610; Upper Room Bookstore, London, 679-8720; The Ticket Centre 673-6715; Central United Church, St. Thomas, 631-3503.

  • Yoon Sun Choi Quartet

    Yoon Sun Choi - vocals, Adrian Farrugia - piano, Chris Jennings - bass, Richard Brisco - drums
    Friday, April 23, 1999, 9:00pm-12:30am, The Boomerz Club, 201 Wharncliffe Rd. (next to Ah-So Gardens), London, Ontario, 432-3351

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, April 28, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Jennifer Ryan Quartet

    Jennifer Ryan - vocals, - ?, - bass, Richard Brisco - drums
    Friday, May 7, 1999, 9:00pm-12:30am, The Boomerz Club, 201 Wharncliffe Rd. (next to Ah-So Gardens), London, Ontario, 432-3351

  • Michael Danso with the Frank DiFelice Trio

    Michael Danso - vocals, Richard Whitehouse - piano, Dave Field - bass, Frank DiFelice - drums
    Monday, May 10, 1999, 8:00-10:30pm (doors open 7:30pm), Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford, Ontario., Tickets $15
    For more information please contact Frank DiFelice, (519) 753-1543 or call 1-800-236-4726 (main sponsor: The Grand River Canoe Co).

  • The Gospel According to Jazz

    Featuring: Denise Pelley - vocals, Jason Edmonds with the Mighty Spirit Choir, the Paul Fleming Band, and introducing the Amazing Grace Jazz Choir.
    Saturday, May 15, 1999, 8:00pm, Central United Church, 135 Wellington Street, St. Thomas, Ontario, Tickets: $15 (+GST) door, Chapters Bookstore (Masonville), London, 672-6781; Creation Bookstore, London, 659-2610; Upper Room Bookstore, London, 679-8720; The Ticket Centre 673-6715; Central United Church, St. Thomas, 631-3503.

  • Milcho Leviev & Simeon Shterev

    Milcho Leviev - piano, Simeon Shterev - flute
    Sunday, May 16, 1999, 7:30pm, ? Theatre, Toronto, Ontario

  • Caroline Gibson Quartet

    Caroline Gibson - vocals, John Noubarian - piano, Ben Heywood - bass, Richard Brisco - drums
    Friday, May 21, 1999, 9:00pm-12:30am, The Boomerz Club, 201 Wharncliffe Rd. (next to Ah-So Gardens), London, Ontario, 432-3351

  • Denise Pelley Quartet

    Denise Pelley - vocals, John Noubarian - piano, Drew Waters - bass, Richard Brisco - drums
    Friday, May 28, 1999, 9:00pm-12:30am, The Boomerz Club, 201 Wharncliffe Rd. (next to Ah-So Gardens), London, Ontario, 432-3351

  • Bill Richards Quintet - Grad Club Reunion!

    Bill Richards - piano, Jeremy Price - flute, Rob Stone - trombone, Steve Litman - bass, Andrew - drums
    Friday, January 29, 1999, 9:30pm, The Grad Club, Middlesex College, Lower Level, UWO, 661-3082

  • Gina Farrugia Trio on the Port Stanley Railroad

    Gina Farrugia - vocals, Chris Norley - guitar, Craig Smith - bass
    Saturday, May 29, 1999, 7:00pm-10:00pm, Port Stanley Terminal Railroad, 309 Bridge, Port Stanley, Ontario, N5L 1C5, (519) 782-3730

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, June 2, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Peter Appleyard with the Frank DiFelice Trio

    Peter Appleyard - vibes, John Sherwood - piano, Paul Novotny - bass, Frank DiFelice - drums
    Monday, June 7, 1999, 8:00-10:30pm (doors open 7:30pm), Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford, Ontario., Tickets $15
    For more information please contact Frank DiFelice, (519) 753-1543 or call 1-800-236-4726 (main sponsor: The Grand River Canoe Co).

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, June 9, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Gina Farrugia Trio

    Gina Farrugia - vocals, Chris Norley - guitar, Craig Smith - bass
    Sunday, June 13, 1999, 10:00am-5:00pm, Loblaws, (Masonville) Fanshawe Park Rd. and Richmond St., London, Ontario

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, June 16, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Gina Farrugia Trio on the Port Stanley Railroad

    Gina Farrugia - vocals, Chris Norley - guitar, Craig Smith - bass
    Saturday, June 19, 1999, 7:00pm-10:00pm, Port Stanley Terminal Railroad, 309 Bridge, Port Stanley, Ontario, N5L 1C5, (519) 782-3730

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, June 23, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, June 30, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, July 7, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, July 14, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, July 21, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Jazz du Vin - a celebration of music, wine and food

    featuring: The JitterBugs, ? Big Band, Steve Litman Quartet, Richard Brisco / Andrew Downing Quartet.
    Sunday, July 25, 1999, 2:00-8:00pm, Quai du Vin Estate Winery, 45811 Fruit Ridge Lane, R.R.#5, St. Thomas (near Sparta), Ontario, N5P 3S9, (519) 775-2216, Tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door from Quai du Vin or Hysen Music, 146 Dundas St., London, Ontario.

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums,
    Wednesday, July 28, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Dean Harrison Trio

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums,
    Wednesday, August 4, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Dean Harrison Trio

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums,
    Wednesday, August 11, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Dean Harrison Trio

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums,
    Wednesday, August 18, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Gina Farrugia Trio

    Gina Farrugia - vocals, Chris Norley - guitar, Craig Smith - bass
    Sunday, August 22, 1999, 10:00am-5:00pm, Loblaws, (Masonville) Fanshawe Park Rd. and Richmond St., London, Ontario

  • Dean Harrison Trio

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums,
    Wednesday, August 25, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Rob Stone Quartet

    Rob Stone - trombone, Dean Harrison - piano, Duncan Hopkins - bass, Sandy MacKay - drums
    Friday, September 17, 1999, 9:00pm, The Grad Club, Middlesex College, Lower Level, UWO, 661-3082, London, Ontario.

  • Brantford Downtown Jazz: Gene DiNovi with Dave Field and Frank DiFelice

    Gene DiNovi - piano, Dave Field - bass, Frank DiFelice - drums
    Monday, September 20, 1999, 8:00-10:00pm (doors open 7:15pm), Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford, Ontario., Tickets $17.50
    For more information please contact Frank DiFelice, (519) 753-1543

  • Galleria Jazz

    Michael Lewis - piano and vocals
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, September 20-22, 1999, 12noon-2:00pm, Galleria Mall, 2nd floor food court, Clarence and King Streets., London, Ontario.

  • Ev Smith and the Swinging Seniors

    Thursday, September 23, 1999, 2:00pm, Cherryhill Village Mall, Oxford Street., London, Ontario.

  • Charlie Rallo Quartet with Caroline Gibson

    Charlie Rallo - piano, Caroline Gibson - vocal, ? - else
    Friday, September 24, 1999, 6:00pm, Dinner and Dance $30, Dance only $10, Sunningdale Golf Club, 465 Sunningdale Road, London, Ontario, 663-9467 or 1-800-461-2263.

  • Not Too Bad For A Musician

    An exhibit of original paintings by London artist Paul Fleming.
    Paul Fleming - sax, Charlie Rallo - piano,
    Saturday, September 25, 1999, 8:00-11:00pm, The Art Exchange, 77 Albert St. (near East Side Mario's on Richmond), London, Ontario.

  • Magnolia Jazz Band

    Sunday, September 26, 1999, brunch, Delta London Armouries Hotel, 325 Dundas St., London, Ontario.

  • Gina Farrugia Quintet

    Gina Farrugia - vocals, Paul Fleming - sax, Chris Norley - guitar, Craig Smith - bass Bill Reid - drums
    Friday, October 1, 1999, 9:30pm-1:00am, The Boomerz Club, 201 Wharncliffe Rd. (next to Ah-So Gardens), London, Ontario, 432-3351

  • The London Jazz Society presents the Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, ?, ?
    Sunday, October 3, 1999, 2:30-5:30pm, ANAF Hall, 342 York St., Admission: $4 for London Jazz Society Members, $8 non-members, tickets available at the door, from the London Jazz Society (519) 672-4124 or (519) 433-4789 or from Linden Photo Company, 352 Talbot St., London, Ontario, (519) 434-5594

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, ? - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, October 6, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Lorne Lofsky with the Chris Norley Trio

    "Lofsky seduces with quiet good taste and harmonic beauty", raves internationally respected jazz critic Leonard Feather of the L.A. TIMES. Lofsky's distinctive guitar stylings have been heard with such major artists as Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Chet Baker, Tal Farlow, Johnny Hartman and Rosemary Clooney. Please visit Lorne's homepage to find out more about this outstanding jazz artist!
    Lorne Lofsky - guitar, Chris Norley - guitar, Steve Litman - bass, John Knapp - drums
    Friday, October 8, 1999, 9:00pm, The Grad Club, Middlesex College, Lower Level, UWO, London, Ontario, 661-3082.
    Lessons with Lorne are available for beginners through advanced players. Please call 461-0305 for more information.

  • Lisa Martinelli

    Lisa Martinelli - vocals, ? else
    Friday, October 8, 1999, 9:30pm-1:00am, The Boomerz Club, 201 Wharncliffe Rd. (next to Ah-So Gardens), London, Ontario, 432-3351

  • Diana Krall

    Diana Krall - piano and vocals, Russell Malone - guitar, - bass, - drums.
    Saturday, October 9, 1999, ?:00pm, Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Rd., London, Ontario, (519)672-1967 or (519)672-1968.

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, ? - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, October 13, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Doreen Smith

    Doreen Smith - vocals, ? else
    Friday, October 15, 1999, 9:30pm-1:00am, The Boomerz Club, 201 Wharncliffe Rd. (next to Ah-So Gardens), London, Ontario, 432-3351

  • Bill Holinaty and Warren Stirtzinger

    Bill Holinaty - horns, Warren Stirtzinger - guitar
    Sunday, October 17, 1999, 8pm, The Venice Pizza and Pasta Bar, 454 First Ave N. L3C 6A7, Welland, Ontario, (905)714-1221, no cover charge

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, ? - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, October 20, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Brantford Downtown Jazz: Michael Danso with the Frank DiFelice Trio

    Michael Danso - vocals, Richard Whitehouse - piano, Dave Field - bass, Frank DiFelice - drums
    Monday, October 18, 1999, 8:00-10:00pm (doors open 7:15pm), Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford, Ontario., Tickets $17.50
    For more information please contact Frank DiFelice, (519) 753-1543

  • Caroline Gibson

    Caroline Gibson - vocals, ? else
    Friday, October 22, 1999, 9:30pm-1:00am, The Boomerz Club, 201 Wharncliffe Rd. (next to Ah-So Gardens), London, Ontario, 432-3351

  • Bill Holinaty and Warren Stirtzinger

    Bill Holinaty - horns, Warren Stirtzinger - guitar
    Sunday, October 24, 1999, 8pm, The Venice Pizza and Pasta Bar, 454 First Ave N. L3C 6A7, Welland, Ontario, (905)714-1221, no cover charge

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, ? - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, October 27, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Jennifer Ryan

    Jennifer Ryan - vocals, ? else
    Friday, October 29, 1999, 9:30pm-1:00am, The Boomerz Club, 201 Wharncliffe Rd. (next to Ah-So Gardens), London, Ontario, 432-3351

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, ? - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, November 3, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Alex Dean with the Chris Norley Quartet

    Alex Dean - tenor sax, Paul Fleming - alto sax, Chris Norley - guitar, Steve Litman - bass, Sandy MacKay - drums
    Friday, November 5, 1999, 9:30pm, The Grad Club, Middlesex College, Lower Level, UWO, London, Ontario, 661-3082.

  • Lisa Martinelli

    Lisa Martinelli - vocals, ? else
    Friday, November 5, 1999, 9:30pm-1:00am, The Boomerz Club, 201 Wharncliffe Rd. (next to Ah-So Gardens), London, Ontario, 432-3351

  • Bill Holinaty and Warren Stirtzinger

    Bill Holinaty - horns, Warren Stirtzinger - guitar
    Sunday, November 7, 1999, 8pm, The Venice Pizza and Pasta Bar, 454 First Ave N. L3C 6A7, Welland, Ontario, (905)714-1221, no cover charge

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, ? - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, November 10, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Denise Pelley

    Denise Pelley - vocals, ? else
    Friday, November 12, 1999, 9:30pm-1:00am, The Boomerz Club, 201 Wharncliffe Rd. (next to Ah-So Gardens), London, Ontario, 432-3351

  • The London Jazz Society presents the UWO Jazz Ensemble

    UWO Jazz Ensemble, Rob Stone - director
    Sunday, November 14, 1999, 2:30-5:30pm, ANAF Hall, 342 York St., Admission: $4 for London Jazz Society Members, $8 non-members, tickets available at the door, from the London Jazz Society (519) 672-4124 or (519) 433-4789 or from Linden Photo Company, 352 Talbot St., London, Ontario, (519) 434-5594

  • Brantford Downtown Jazz: Joe Sealy with Paul Novotny and Frank DiFelice

    Joe Sealy - piano, Paul Novotny - bass, Frank DiFelice - drums
    Monday, November 15, 1999, 8:00-10:00pm (doors open 7:15pm), Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford, Ontario., Tickets $17.50
    For more information please contact Frank DiFelice, (519) 753-1543

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, ? - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, November 17, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Doreen Smith

    Doreen Smith - vocals, ? else
    Friday, November 19, 1999, 9:30pm-1:00am, The Boomerz Club, 201 Wharncliffe Rd. (next to Ah-So Gardens), London, Ontario, 432-3351

  • Bill Holinaty and Warren Stirtzinger

    Bill Holinaty - horns, Warren Stirtzinger - guitar
    Sunday, November 21, 1999, 8pm, The Venice Pizza and Pasta Bar, 454 First Ave N. L3C 6A7, Welland, Ontario, (905)714-1221, no cover charge

  • High On Jazz! - A Concert to Benefit Peel Partners for a Drug-Free Community

    featuring: Peter Appleyard - vibes, the three tenors: Euguene Amaro - tenor sax, Tom Skublics - tenor sax, Jeff King - tenor sax, Dan Bodanis Band with Linda Cara - vocals, Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble,
    Tuesday, November 23, 1999, 8:00 pm Hammerson Hall, Living Arts Centre, , Mississauga, Ontario, Box Office 905-306-6000, Tickets $23

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, ? - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, November 24, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Caroline Gibson

    Caroline Gibson - vocals, ? else
    Friday, November 26, 1999, 9:30pm-1:00am, The Boomerz Club, 201 Wharncliffe Rd. (next to Ah-So Gardens), London, Ontario, 432-3351

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  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, ? - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, December 1, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • The London Jazz Society presents the Mark Henning Quartet

    Mark Henning - guitar, ?, ?, ?
    Sunday, December 5, 1999, 2:30-5:30pm, ANAF Hall, 342 York St., Admission: $4 for London Jazz Society Members, $8 non-members, tickets available at the door, from the London Jazz Society (519) 672-4124 or (519) 433-4789 or from Linden Photo Company, 352 Talbot St., London, Ontario, (519) 434-5594
    This is also the Society's non-perishable food drive, so please bring what you can for the Christmas hampers.

  • Bill Holinaty and Warren Stirtzinger

    Bill Holinaty - horns, Warren Stirtzinger - guitar
    Sunday, December 5, 1999, 8pm, The Venice Pizza and Pasta Bar, 454 First Ave N. L3C 6A7, Welland, Ontario, (905)714-1221, no cover charge

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, ? - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, December 8, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Brantford Downtown Jazz: Rob McConnell Trio

    Rob McConnell - trombone, Ed Bickert - guitar, Neil Swainson - bass
    Monday, December 13, 1999, 8:00-10:00pm (doors open 7:15pm), Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford, Ontario., Tickets $17.50
    For more information please contact Frank DiFelice, (519) 753-1543

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, ? - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, December 15, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

  • Bill Holinaty and Warren Stirtzinger

    Bill Holinaty - horns, Warren Stirtzinger - guitar
    special Christmas performance, Sunday, December 19, 1999, 8pm, The Venice Pizza and Pasta Bar, 454 First Ave N. L3C 6A7, Welland, Ontario, (905)714-1221, no cover charge

  • Jazz For The People with the Sam Evening Combo

    Sandy MacKay - drums
    Wednesday, December 22, 1999, 7:30-9:00pm, London Public Library, Queen St., London, Ontario, (519) 661-4600, A free admission Jazz For The People concert

  • Dean Harrison Quartet

    Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, ? - drums, ? - weekly guest
    Wednesday, December 22, 1999, 10:30pm-1:30am, Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232


    Weekly Jazz Events

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  • Wednesday

    1. Dean Harrison Quartet
      Dean Harrison - piano, Steve Litman - bass, Richard Brisco - drums, ?- weekly guest
      Barney's, 671 Richmond St., London Ontario, 432-1232

    2. Orlando Valencia - latin jazz
      Orlando Valencia - guitar,
      Tapas On King, 119 King St., London Ontario, 679-7800

    3. Mark Henning & The Vibe Tribe
      Mark Henning - guitar,
      The Brunswick Hotel, Talbot St., London Ontario

    4. Steve Koven Piano Trio Crowne Plaza's Trellis Lounge, Toronto, most weeks from wed - fri 4:30pm-8:30pm

  • Thursday

    1. Steve Koven Piano Trio Crowne Plaza's Trellis Lounge, Toronto, most weeks from wed - fri 4:30pm-8:30pm

  • Friday

    1. Various Live Jazz
      The Grad Club, Middlesex College, Lower Level, UWO, 661-3082

    2. Orlando Valencia - latin jazz
      Orlando Valencia - guitar,
      Tapas On King, 119 King St., London Ontario, 679-7800

    3. Steve Koven Piano Trio Crowne Plaza's Trellis Lounge, Toronto, most weeks from wed - fri 4:30pm-8:30pm

  • Saturday

    1. Forest City Jazz Festival Association Jazz Jam Session
      Mario & Jaggz, 428 Clarence St., London Ontario


    Concert Series And Festivals

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  • UWO Faculty Of Music

    Concert Schedule

  • London Jazz Society

    For more information, ticket orders, etc., please contact:
    London Jazz Society, P.O. Box 2141, Station "A", London, Ontario, N6A 4C5, (519) 433-4789 or (519) 672-4124
    or Al Burton, 824 Dalkeith Rd., London, Ontario, Canada, N5X 1R8, phone (519) 433-4789

  • London Public Library - Jazz For The People Concert Series

    free admission.
    Co-sponsored by the Recording Industries Music Performance Trust Fund - Local 279, American Federation Of Musicians

  • Royal Canadian Big Band Music Festival

    June 21 - July 1, 1999, London, Ontario, Canada.

  • Jazz du Vin - a celebration of music, wine and food

    Sunday, July 26, 1999, 2:00-8:00pm, Quai du Vin Estate Winery, 45811 Fruit Ridge Lane, R.R.#5, St. Thomas (near Sparta), Ontario, N5P 3S9, (519) 775-2216, Tickets $10 advance, $15 at the door from Quai du Vin or Hysen Music, 146 Dundas St., London, Ontario.

  • Brantford Jazz, "The Sounds of Downtown"

  • Brandon Jazz Festival

  • Toronto du Maurier Downtown Jazz Society

  • Markham Jazz Festival

  • Montreal Jazz Festival

  • Port Perry Downtown Jazz '98

  • Hillebrand Estates Vineyard Jazz

    Hillebrand Estates Winery, Hwy. #55, off the QEW, Niagara On The Lake.
    Saturday and Sunday July 11-12, 1999, 3:00-7:00pm
    Rain or Shine, Grass Seating (bring lawn chairs), No BYOB - Wine and Food available for purchase
    Tickets $20 available from The Wine Shoppe or by calling 1-800-582-8412 or (905) 468-7123


    Jazz Radio

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  • CBC
    100.5 FM stereo

    93.5 FM and 740 AM

  • CFBU 103.7 FM - Brock University , St. Catherines, Ontario

    Sunday 9pm-midnight - Make a Jazz Noise with David Horhota
    Fridays 5-7pm - Where'd You Get Dat Jazz with Joe Lapinski

  • CHRW 94.7 FM - Radio Western ( University Of Western Ontario )

    Afternoon Jazz: (519) 661-3600 "on-air"
    Please feel free to call the DJs with gig or concert information.

  • CIUT 89.5 FM, University of Toronto, Ontario

  • CIXX 106.9 FM - Radio Fanshawe (Fanshawe College)

  • CJRT 91.1 FM

  • WDET 101.9 FM, Detroit, MI

  • More Jazz Radio Listings at the Hard Bop Cafe

  • Jazz Clearinghouse Radio and TV Listings


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